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Saudi Arabia

Transformation Underway: Assessing the Successes and Challenges of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Reforms

On September 12, AGSIW hosted a discussion on Saudi Arabia’s reforms and the prospects for its economy.

Saudi women stand at the "KSA Green Transmission Journey" exhibition marking the Security and Development Summit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, July 16, 2022. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Behind the Scenes: The Origins and Outlook of Saudi Arabia’s Film Industry

On September 4, AGSIW hosted a discussion on the past, present, and future of Saudi film.

An actor poses with a replica of a vintage cinema camera as visitors enter an invitation-only screening, at the King Abdullah Financial District Theater, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, April 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

The Resilience of Creativity: “Norah,” First Saudi Film to Show at Cannes

“Norah” explores the importance of artistic expression even when art creation was banned in the kingdom.

Maria Bahwari in NORAH. (Photo Credit: TwentyOne Entertainment)

Visit Saudi: The Impact of Tourism on the Saudi Economy

The boom in tourism is boosting external revenue, employment, and growth, but it is also contributing to higher imports and remittance outflows that have negatively affected the current account balance.

Pilgrims and vacationers visit the Jeddah Corniche, Saudi Arabia, June 26. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil)

Turkish-Saudi Normalization Grows Under Security Umbrella

Could 2024 be a “golden year” in Turkish-Saudi ties?

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan attend a joint news conference in Istanbul, Turkey, July 14. (REUTERS/Murad Sezer)

Roundtable With Ambassador Michael Ratney

On June 26, AGSIW hosted a private roundtable with Michael Ratney, the U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, which included representatives from think tanks, academia, and the private sector.

Roundtable With Ambassador Michael Ratney

Saudi Arabia’s and the UAE’s Quest for African Critical Minerals

Saudi and Emirati efforts to expand the countries’ presence in Africa’s critical mineral industry bring the potential for both economic collaboration and geopolitical tension with China.

Artisanal miners dig in an open pit mine outside the southern Democratic Republic of Congo copper town of Lubumbashi, February 3, 2006. (REUTERS/David Lewis/Files)

“If You Build It, They Will Come”: Prospects for Foreign Direct Investment in Saudi Arabia

Foreign direct investment flows into Saudi Arabia look set to pick up, but they are still likely to fall short of Vision 2030’s ambitious targets.